Software Engineer

Job Description

\n Senior Backend Software Engineer\n

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our team and build scalable cloud-native applications and services.

Responsibilities\n

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• Develop core business logic and backend services, leveraging Python to build highly available, scalable APIs and microservices.
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• Apply Cisco Design Thinking Principles, focusing on simplification, secure coding, and exceptional user experience.
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• Collaborate with Large Model Development Engineers and Machine Learning Algorithm Engineers to integrate AI-driven inference services, data pipelines, and agent interfaces.
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• Lead and contribute to technical design, architecture, and system optimization for high performance, stability, and security.
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• Integrate external IT monitoring, alerting, and configuration systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CMDB) into the platform.
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• Write high-quality, maintainable code and conduct thorough unit and integration testing.
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• Debug and resolve complex issues during both development and production, supporting robust and reliable customer experiences.
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• Mentor colleagues, contribute to documentation, and share knowledge across teams through presentations, blogs, and code reviews.
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• Proactively identify and address opportunities for product innovation and process improvement, influencing the broader engineering roadmap.
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Minimum Qualifications\n

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• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of related experience, OR
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• Master’s degree with 3+ years of related experience, OR
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• PhD in a relevant field.
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• Proficiency in Python programming with experience in backend development.
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• Working knowledge of at least one Python web framework (e.g., Django, Flask, FastAPI).
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• Experience with RESTful API design and development.
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• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, asynchronous programming, and secure coding practices.
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• Proficient with relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases.
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• Experience with Git for version control.
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• Strong foundation in software engineering, including data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
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• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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• Demonstrated ability to mentor or coach less-experienced engineers.
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Preferred Qualifications\n

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• 5+ years of Python backend development, with experience building large-scale systems or platforms.
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• Experience with IT operations (AIOps), monitoring systems, or big data processing.
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• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
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• Experience deploying and managing solutions on public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
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• Proficient with message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and caching technologies.
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• Hands-on experience with monitoring and logging systems (Elasticsearch, Prometheus, Grafana).
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• Understanding of MCD/MCP protocols or Agentic AI framework technologies.
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• Exposure to frontend development (e.g., React, Vue.js).
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• Strong system design, problem analysis, and troubleshooting skills.
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• Experience leading small-to-medium technical projects or features from design through delivery.
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